Hello friends! I have some very exciting news!! I am moving my blog to my website. I'm absolutely not tech-savvy so this is an interesting move for me. However I think I've got it! PLEASE let me know if you have any trouble with the new blog. You can email me at homestyledesigner@yahoo.com
Head on over to http://www.homestyledesign.biz/ and click on the blog button.
Thank you friends!!
Friday, July 8, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
FINALLY!! I think...
Thank you for your patience! We have been without internet for an eternity...or a few weeks. But when we are talking internet, it is the same!
I think we will have service now going forward so watch for upcoming posts.
I think we will have service now going forward so watch for upcoming posts.
Monday, June 13, 2016
He is in the details
As you know, I am person of faith. I know that God is in the details of our life. He loves us and He wants the best for us. This was made clear to me in what could be describe as a random, happenstance kind of event. Not even an event so much as a inconsequential meeting. Let me explain.
My husband has just returned from a month in Australia and New Zealand. Because of his artificial heart valve, he is on blood thinners and needs his blood checked every 6 weeks. I had schedule an appt. for him, however, he found a different place to go and we headed out. I won't bore you with the details, but we were taken to the wrong dept. we sat there a few minutes when a lovely lady came in and sat down. Being very friendly, she struck up a short conversation. In that brief moment she mentioned that she does home staging. Say WHAT????? REALLY???? We didn't have much time to talk, just at that moment, they came to take us to the correct location. We exchanged cards and I'll let you know if we connect. It was affirmation that He is aware of me and puts those in my path that can help me or act as a quick reminders of His love for me.
Watch for His love and examples of it in your life. He is in the details!
My husband has just returned from a month in Australia and New Zealand. Because of his artificial heart valve, he is on blood thinners and needs his blood checked every 6 weeks. I had schedule an appt. for him, however, he found a different place to go and we headed out. I won't bore you with the details, but we were taken to the wrong dept. we sat there a few minutes when a lovely lady came in and sat down. Being very friendly, she struck up a short conversation. In that brief moment she mentioned that she does home staging. Say WHAT????? REALLY???? We didn't have much time to talk, just at that moment, they came to take us to the correct location. We exchanged cards and I'll let you know if we connect. It was affirmation that He is aware of me and puts those in my path that can help me or act as a quick reminders of His love for me.
Watch for His love and examples of it in your life. He is in the details!
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
3 F's and 3 P's
Form, Function and Faith. Priorities, Principles and People.
What does this mean with regard to interior decorating? If you read a couple of posts back, or if you have read my book Your Divine Dwelling you have a good idea! Let's discuss shall we?
Form: the visible shape or configuration of something
Function: work or operate in a proper or particular way
Faith: strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
Priorities: a thing that is regarded as more important than another
Principles: a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
People: the men, women, and children of a particular nation, community or family
What does all of this have to do with interior decorating? Well, simply put...everything!! Our homes are our refuge (condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble) It is where we relax, rejuvenate and make memories. These things should be reflected in our surroundings.
For more on this, purchase your copy of Your Divine Dwelling~ the Spiritual Aspect of Interior Design.
Email me @ homestyledesigner@yahoo.com
What does this mean with regard to interior decorating? If you read a couple of posts back, or if you have read my book Your Divine Dwelling you have a good idea! Let's discuss shall we?
Form: the visible shape or configuration of something
Function: work or operate in a proper or particular way
Faith: strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
Priorities: a thing that is regarded as more important than another
Principles: a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
People: the men, women, and children of a particular nation, community or family
What does all of this have to do with interior decorating? Well, simply put...everything!! Our homes are our refuge (condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble) It is where we relax, rejuvenate and make memories. These things should be reflected in our surroundings.
For more on this, purchase your copy of Your Divine Dwelling~ the Spiritual Aspect of Interior Design.
Email me @ homestyledesigner@yahoo.com
Monday, June 6, 2016
OrganizeDesign
I wanted to talk about OrganizeDesign today. My definition of OrganizeDesign is pretty much what it says. Organizing and designing in a functional, fabulous way. I haven't mentioned it for awhile. As I wait, somewhat patiently to move and get settled, it has come to mind. Also I wrote sometime ago about the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and felt it was time to address this again. (I will discuss the book more in an upcoming post.)
We moved to Texas without purchasing a home first. It has been an adventure! Not necessarily one I would advise. The difficulty with this type of move is you don't know what to get rid of so you basically don't get rid of anything! Yikes!! Well, let me clarify, we got rid of the stuff we knew we didn't love anymore, but that was minimal.
Now that we have chosen a home I have been mentally going thru the "stuff" we have and trying to decide if I still love it and/or still need it. I feel that we will get rid of a lot of décor items, but we do need to purchase somethings as well. ie, master bedroom furniture, couch for the great room, kitchen chairs, etc.
The day the truck was loaded, furniture, boxes etc. were brought out to a staging area so they could be placed in the truck. I will confess, it is an eye opening experience to see most of your belonging on your front lawn all at one time! When they are neatly tucked away in closets and storage rooms, etc. it seems like so much less. It was a bit shocking! I kept saying to the friends that were helping load the truck, "why do two people need so much stuff"? Probably shouldn't have said that in ear shot of my husband. ;)
So, where are you in this? Have you cleaned out, decluttered, given away or had a garage sale lately? Are there items you no longer love? Are the "loved" items stored in a fabulous, creative way? What are some of your most difficult storage issues?
We moved to Texas without purchasing a home first. It has been an adventure! Not necessarily one I would advise. The difficulty with this type of move is you don't know what to get rid of so you basically don't get rid of anything! Yikes!! Well, let me clarify, we got rid of the stuff we knew we didn't love anymore, but that was minimal.
Now that we have chosen a home I have been mentally going thru the "stuff" we have and trying to decide if I still love it and/or still need it. I feel that we will get rid of a lot of décor items, but we do need to purchase somethings as well. ie, master bedroom furniture, couch for the great room, kitchen chairs, etc.
The day the truck was loaded, furniture, boxes etc. were brought out to a staging area so they could be placed in the truck. I will confess, it is an eye opening experience to see most of your belonging on your front lawn all at one time! When they are neatly tucked away in closets and storage rooms, etc. it seems like so much less. It was a bit shocking! I kept saying to the friends that were helping load the truck, "why do two people need so much stuff"? Probably shouldn't have said that in ear shot of my husband. ;)
So, where are you in this? Have you cleaned out, decluttered, given away or had a garage sale lately? Are there items you no longer love? Are the "loved" items stored in a fabulous, creative way? What are some of your most difficult storage issues?
I LOVE a storage ottoman!
This breadbox works great to store stamps, stapler, paperclips, etc. Perfectly at home in the kitchen!
Have the faces you love where you can see them!
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Your Divine Dwelling
My new book "Your Divine Dwelling" is available for $12.00. This book was truly a labor of love. I hope you are inspired.
Learn how your home, décor and accessories is a good indicator of what is important to your family. Its not about trends, its about your family's core. It is about form, function and faith. Priorities, principles and people. Your home tells your story. Is it saying what you want it to say? Your Divine Dwelling will guide you room by room in an easy to follow format of how you can tell your true story. This book is not about the latest styles in home décor. It is about discovering your beliefs and how you can share those through your own personal style.
If you would like a copy, leave a comment or email me at homestyledesigner@yahoo.com. It will be available on amazon.com soon.
Learn how your home, décor and accessories is a good indicator of what is important to your family. Its not about trends, its about your family's core. It is about form, function and faith. Priorities, principles and people. Your home tells your story. Is it saying what you want it to say? Your Divine Dwelling will guide you room by room in an easy to follow format of how you can tell your true story. This book is not about the latest styles in home décor. It is about discovering your beliefs and how you can share those through your own personal style.
If you would like a copy, leave a comment or email me at homestyledesigner@yahoo.com. It will be available on amazon.com soon.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Lets Relax....
*I am getting very excited to get settled! Although I am having a wonderful time with my daughters family, it will be nice to have a place to call home. We are finalizing things and hope to be moving in just over two weeks. Yikes!! It has be an interesting adventure to come to Texas without a home to move into and then to negotiate on this home while the hubster is in New Zealand and Australia. Not an adventure I necessarily want to do again or would suggest you try. As I have looked at the pictures to try and mentally arrange our treasures, I always pause at this picture. This will be a lovely spot to relax.
Where is your favorite spot to relax?
*this picture is from the listing
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